Fillet of Fish alla Massena

Ingredients

• 1 pound fillet of flounder or fluke
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 1 sprig parsley
• Head and bones of the fish
• Cold water
• 1/2 cup flour and water paste

Method

1. 1

   Salt and pepper the fillets and place in a large soup plate.

2. 2

   Cover head and bones with cold water, add carrot, onion, and parsley.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes; strain; reduce broth to 1 cupful.

4. 4

   Pour broth over fillets.

5. 5

   Lay another soup plate on top and seal the two together with paste made of flour and water, so no steam can escape.

6. 6

   Bake in a medium oven (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.

7. 7

   Open at the table, and the flavor will be amazing.

As published

This recipe was extracted from The European cookbook for American homes (from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France) (1936) by Brown, Cora Lovisa Brackett Mrs., page 16. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

FILLET OF FISH ALLA MASSENA i pound fillet of flounder or i carrot, chopped fluke i onion, chopped Salt and pepper I sprig parsley Head and bones of the fish i tablespoon butter Cold water % cup flour and water paste

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